The first of three forums — "The Future of Clean and the Future of Green: Are They Mutually Supportive or Mutually Exclusive?" — will be held at the Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in Atlanta February 9-11, 2011, the release stated.

"Focus will be on cleaning efficacy, health and hygiene implications accruing or absent from green cleaning and the green movement. Experts representing both sides of the issues will be chosen to participate," Harris added.

The Delphi-type survey method and expert approach in addressing cutting edge industry concerns and confusion was recommended by Dr. Steven Spivak, CIRI''s Science Advisory Council chair and professor emeritus of engineering at the University of Maryland, the release noted.